. >> i know the economy, student loans, job creation are big issues for myself. >> the economy is expected to dominate the first half of the debate along with other domestic issues. >> it will be a very different approach then mitt romney will have. we know that he has been working on his "zingers" to attack the president because he does not have any specifics to talk about. >> the real problem is how the american people have been dealing with this obama economy over the last four years. i think we need to talk to the american people about how we can do better with his path to prosperity. >> for weeks, the two candidates have painstakingly prepared. now the real test. >> the message that comes out of the debate will be important. is it is basically a stalemate, i do not think it changes the opinion. whereas if the message is that romney did really well, that will reach and have a persuasive effect. >> the debate will be split up into several set -- segments. we have heard that the president has won the coin toss, which means he is the first question. >> thank you. in addition to the debate